2023 Team Preview: Dallas Mountaineers

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 14th, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Rich Mannello

Assistant Coaches:
Matt Austin
Jake Devlin
Scott Francis
Mike Olenginski
Bob Roper
Clark VanOrden
Andy Wilk
Ryan Zapoticky
Stephen Zapoticky

Team Name: Dallas Mountaineers

2022 Record: 9-3

District: 2

Class: AAAA

League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 1

Key Starters Lost:
Parker Bolesta
Jace Chopyak
Ryan Cuba
Aiden Fennell
Mark Karcutskie
Colby Klinetob
Joey Peters
Johnny Scherer
Lucas Shultz

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. TE Nick Farrell 6’1″ 190
Jr. RB Dylan Geskey 5’10” 190
Sr. SE/RB Zach Paczewski 5’8 175
Sr. OL Dan Sabulski 5’9″ 225
Jr. QB Brady Zapoticky 6′ 195

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. Nick Farrell OLB 6’1″ 190
Jr. Dylan Geskey LB/DB 5’10” 190
Jr. Nate Malarkey DB 5’10” 160
Sr. Zach Paczewski 5’8″ 175
Sr Dan Sabulski DL 5’9″ 225
Sr. Lucas Tirpak 5’8″ 150

Special Team Starters Returning:
Jr. K/P Rowan Laubach 5’7″ 160
Sr. Returner Zach Paczewski 5’8″ 175
Jr. Returner Dylan Geskey 5’10” 190

Key Newcomers:
Sr. LB/TE John Cummings 6’1″ 195
Sr. LB/OL AJ Fife 5’8″ 205
Sr. DL/OL Emmett Moore 6’3″ 235
Sr. DL/OL Brady Rosencrans 6’2″ 230
Sr. LB/OL Archie Stephens 6’1″ 220
Sr. LB/RB Anthony Vitale 5’9″ 195
Jr. DB/SE Chase Brunges 5’9″ 150
Jr. DL/OL Kevin Gring 6’2″ 195
Jr. DB/SE Gavin Lewis. 5’10” 155
Jr. DB/RB Michael Lewis 5’7″ 160
Jr LB/OL Stephen Phillips 5’4″ 170
Jr OLB/TE Cole Rigol 6′ 185
Jr. LB/RB Clark VanOrden 5’7″ 185
Jr. DL/RB Jarratt Webb 5’9″ 205
Jr DB/SE Ben Wickenheiser 5’7″ 140
Jr DL/OL Zach Williams 6′ 205

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Nick Farrell
Receiving:
11 catches
202 yards
5 touchdowns
Defense:
38 solo tackles
86 total tackles
4 interceptions
1 fumble recovery

Dylan Geskey
Receiving:
31 catches
493 yards
5 touchdowns
Rushing:
40 carries
237 yards
7 touchdowns
Defense:
11 solo tackles
44 total tackles
1 FF

Zach Paczewski
Receiving:
23 catches
374 yards
4 touchdowns
Rushing:
27 yards
Defense:
21 solo tackles
38 total tackles
1 interception

Brady Zapoticky
Passing:
104 of 178 completions
1,489 yards
14 touchdowns
5 interceptions

Nate Malarkey
Defense:
28 solo tackles
59 total tackles
2 interceptions
1 FF
1 TFL

Dan Sabulski
Defense:
8 solo tackles
28 total tackles
1 TFL
1 fumble recovery

Lucas Tirpak
Defense:
29 solo tackles
51 total tackles
3 interceptions

Rowan Laubach
Punting:
20 punts
38.10 yards per punt
4 inside 20
41 long

2023 Offensive Outlook: The new players stepping in the O-line are seniors with excellent strength and that strength will have to make up for a lack of experience early. The skill players are play makers. The QB has a year under his belt and more will be put on his shoulders this year.

2023 Defensive Outlook: This could be one of our fastest groups across the board. There are a lot of linebacker types running around out there.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: We are expecting our returning K/P to have an impact on change of field position plays. He will also take over the place kicking duties with high expectations. The returners can make plays every time they touch the ball.

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